Kasssandra Delacruz
San Diego
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues. Solid background educating students. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Cajon Valley Unified School District
12.2024 - Current
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance,and behavior.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
Substitute Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
11.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
Long-term Substitute Teacher, Preschool
Anza Elementary
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Mentored struggling students one-on-one, resulting in significant improvements in their academic performance.
- Adjusted instructional strategies based on ongoing assessments of student needs and abilities, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for all learners.
Daycare Assistant
Home Daycare Business
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants to pre-school age
- Helped with meal time preparation and clean up including serving food, setting tables,washing dishes.
- Ensured safety of the children by monitoring their play areas and activities throughout the day.
- Developed positive relationships with parents through communication about their child's daily activities.
Youth Leader
SAY San Diego
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Participate in the development of age- appropriate weekly activity plans in accordance with program guidelines
- Maintain positive relationships with children, parents, staff,and school personnel
- Participation in monthly staff and activity leader training
- Attend meetings and agency functions as required
- Developed and implemented engaging activities for youth to build social, emotional, and physical skills.
- Collaborated with other Youth Leaders to create a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
Tutor
Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Tutors in Tutor Connection are students enrolled in a teacher education course with in the College of Education at California State University, San Marcos. The course is designed as a service learning course, with the tutoring as a component of Community Service Learning. Curriculum includes instruction on tutoring from an educational framework and is complemented with information about trauma, abuse, neglect, foster care, professional boundaries, behavioral management and the laws related to the education of students in foster care.
- Served as a mentor for struggling learners by offering guidance on social and emotional issues.
- Provided one-on-one instruction and tutoring in a variety of academic subjects.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary School Teaching
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05-2023
Skills
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Organization and planning
Certification
- CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Cajon Valley Unified School District
12.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
11.2024 - Current
Long-term Substitute Teacher, Preschool
Anza Elementary
08.2024 - 11.2024
Youth Leader
SAY San Diego
04.2022 - 07.2023
Tutor
Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program
02.2022 - 12.2022
Daycare Assistant
Home Daycare Business
06.2021 - 03.2024
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary School Teaching
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, San Marcos
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